#38517A Hex Color
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#38517a is a dark, muted blue with gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, controlled mood for finance, security, government, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background, pairing it with burgundy or warm off-white. White text provides about 8.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #38517a.
Questions about #38517a
What is #38517a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38517a is rgb(56, 81, 122), in HSL hsl(217, 37%, 35%) and in CMYK 54%, 34%, 0%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #38517a?
#38517a pairs well with warm off-white for softer contrast, burgundy for a restrained accent, and muted neutrals that support its cool, gray undertones without making the overall palette feel too cold.
Where does #38517a work best in design?
#38517a works well as a dark UI background, supporting brand color, or formal accent in finance, security, government, and technology design because its low saturation creates a serious, controlled mood.
Is #38517a readable on white or black?
#38517a has a 7.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.62:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.